CANCELLED: Genealogical Society of Sarasota Program & Meeting.

10:00am - 12:00pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning, Genealogy, Lectures
Details:
This month: Drew Smith: Crowdsourcing Your Brick Walls.  Together with George G. Morgan, Drew Smith has been a librarian in the Academic Services department at the University of South Florida, Tampa Library since 2007. He has been...

Teens Who Code

10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Clubs, Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Details:
Teens Who Code is a variation of Girls Who Code using the same curriculum. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks likes and does. In this series of classes, we will b...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

AARP Income Tax Assistance

10:00am - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide Program will be available for free individual tax preparation and e-filing. Any age/income level welcome. Please bring a photo ID (required), and any other documents that apply. ...

D.I.Y. (Do-It-Yourself) To-Go: Twig Baskets

10:15am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Creation Station
Details:
Come in for a quick demo and supplies to make a basket out of twigs, vines, and wire. Take your supplies home or to a park and enjoy the beautiful day while you create!   ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

EXPLORE Your World …from your neighborhood to nature

10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room II
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Library
Room: Meeting Room II
Age Group: Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Sarasota County Libraries bring you the “Explore Your World” backpack kit, brimming with multiple child-friendly tools and activities to help adventurers of all ages explore… from your neighborhood to nature! ...

Conversation Cafe

10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
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Library Branch: Fruitville Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Practice speaking English! Sponsored by the Literacy Council of Sarasota. Please call 941-955-0421 to register as an ESOL learner with the Literacy Council of Sarasota. ...

Seriously Learn to Code!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teen Center
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Teen Center
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Creation Station, Lifelong Learning, Technology Instruction
Details:
Learn to code and start making your own website. Attendance at all sessions is suggested in order to complete the projects. Seven computers will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Bring your own laptop if possible. Total class limit is 1...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

Teen Advisory Board

10:30am - 12:00pm
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: North Port Library
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Volunteer Orientations & Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Details:
Earn community service hours while you help shape the future of the library.  Create, develop, execute, and lead programs and activities.  Influence collection and service decisions.  Free Snacks thanks to the Friends of the North P...

Robotics mini-workshop

10:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Activity Room
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Required
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Creation Station, Technology Instruction
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Details:
Teams will build a basic VexIQ Speed Build robot and test it for movement. At 11:30 a.m., the robots will compete in a series of timed challenges! Registration for the teams is required as space and materials limited. Anyone can attend the c...

AARP Tax Help

11:00am - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tax Help
Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns.  ...

Ask a Teenager

12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Library Branch: Osprey Library and History Center
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Technology Instruction
Details:
Looking for assistance with your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Technology help is available in the Osprey Library on Saturday afternoons.  Bring your own device, or use the library's public computers. Reservations are suggested, but dr...

AARP Tax Aide

12:30pm - 4:30pm
Creation Station
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Library Branch: Elsie Quirk Library
Room: Creation Station
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Spanish/En Español
Details:
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free assistance for federal returns. By appointment only. You must schedule your appointment in person at Elsie Quirk Library's front desk. ...

LEGOs at the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Library Branch: William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 1 year), Toddlers (1 to 3 years), Preschoolers (3 to 5 years), Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Families
Program Type: Games
Details:
Work on your own creations or build as a team. We provide the LEGOs, you provide the imagination. ...

COLETTE PROJECT FILM SCREENING: Chéri

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Movies
Details:
The Colette Project Sarasota Film Screening: Chéri (2009; dir. Stephen Frears, 86 min.) A famous beauty and Chéri—the lover half her age—face the end of their affair. Starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Friend, and Kathy Bates. ...

Explore Your World Family Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Shannon Staub Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Families
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Green Living, Special Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Details:
UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County and Sarasota County Libraries bring you the “Explore Your World” backpack kit, brimming with multiple child-friendly tools and activities to help adventurers of all ages explore… from your neighborhood to nature! ...

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Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net/ADA.

LEGO Club

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Activity Room
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Library Branch: Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Children (5 to 9 years), Tweens (9 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Clubs, Creation Station, Lifelong Learning
Details:
Bring your imagination to life with LEGO®! Come build machines, animals, architecture, monsters, and more every second Saturday of the month. LEGO pieces will be provided. For children ages 5-11. ...

OverDrive and cloudLibrary Help Desk

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learning Lab
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Library Branch: Gulf Gate Library
Room: Learning Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Technology Instruction
Details:
As of 3/13/20, this session has been cancelled. ...

CANCELLED: Art Battle Florida State Championships

7:00pm - 11:00pm
Rotunda
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Library Branch: Selby Library
Room: Rotunda
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Art Displays & Exhibits, Special Events
Details:
  "Regular season event winners and All Stars from Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale, and Venice return for their chance to become the 2020 Florida State Champion, and head to the National Championships in Texas! The best of the best compete with ope...